Despite the headlines, none of the royals, including Harry and Meghan, responded to the allegations. Sources suggest that while the Duke and Duchess of Sussex initially sought to distance themselves from the book, they are believed to have played a role in producing Scobby's first film, "Finding Freedom." Laura Perks, a PR strategist, mentor, and founder of Perks PR, criticized the couple's laid-back approach, stating, "Staying silent is more revealing and damaging than responding; actions speak louder than words."
Perks emphasized that the silence of Harry and Meghan seemed to suggest guilt, noting that any reaction could be seen as a defense mechanism to hide guilt. He argued that issuing a statement would have conveyed a strong message that they were not engaged and unwilling to discuss the matter further. However, their continued silence has fueled speculation and created the impression that they have something to hide.
From their perspective, it appears that Harry and Meghan might believe any publicity is good publicity, as it keeps them in the public eye and maintains their presence in global media. Perks dismissed this perspective, stating, "As a PR strategist and mentor, my first response during a crisis is to control the story and respond quickly to prevent the situation from escalating." He emphasized the risk of rumors spreading and reputations being damaged if events are not addressed promptly.
